This idea came from the kissxsis thread, a manga/anime about a boy and his lustful relationship with his two stepsisters.
Incest: The crime of cohabitation or sexual commerce between persons related within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. (Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary)
Incest has been around as long as people have. For mankind to exist, the first humans must have had incestuous relationships. In most cultures it is not socially acceptable. For example, the Christian Bible specifically states (in Leviticus chpt18) that incest with a sibling is wrong, "whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere". That means you, step-siblings. But in other cultures it is encouraged (look at the past European royal families).
In some cases, there are siblings who are separated at birth, then unknowingly meet each other as adults, and, possibly due to GSA (Genetic Sexual Attraction), are abnormally attracted to each other. Because they share genes, does it mean they can't love each other? Or is this just morally wrong?
There are also times where two single parents meet each other, and marry, and then their children begin dating (or more). These children have no blood relationship, so they are biologically clean. Is it still wrong? Often, they live together as siblings, and due to the Westermarck Effect (Imprinting to reduce sexual attraction) see each other as if they are real siblings.
Does incest have something going for it? Is it possible to really love a cousin or sibling (or half/step-sibling) in a romantic way? Or is it as despicable as many people think?
Incest: The crime of cohabitation or sexual commerce between persons related within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. (Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary)
Incest has been around as long as people have. For mankind to exist, the first humans must have had incestuous relationships. In most cultures it is not socially acceptable. For example, the Christian Bible specifically states (in Leviticus chpt18) that incest with a sibling is wrong, "whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere". That means you, step-siblings. But in other cultures it is encouraged (look at the past European royal families).
In some cases, there are siblings who are separated at birth, then unknowingly meet each other as adults, and, possibly due to GSA (Genetic Sexual Attraction), are abnormally attracted to each other. Because they share genes, does it mean they can't love each other? Or is this just morally wrong?
There are also times where two single parents meet each other, and marry, and then their children begin dating (or more). These children have no blood relationship, so they are biologically clean. Is it still wrong? Often, they live together as siblings, and due to the Westermarck Effect (Imprinting to reduce sexual attraction) see each other as if they are real siblings.
Does incest have something going for it? Is it possible to really love a cousin or sibling (or half/step-sibling) in a romantic way? Or is it as despicable as many people think?